General
rock and roll
What does rock and roll mean?
A transition trick in which the rider rides up the ramp until the middle of the board rests on the coping, pauses, then turns 180 and rolls back down.
"Rock and rolls are the gateway to every other lip trick."
Origin
Named for the rocking motion on the lip; a foundational transition trick.
Frequently asked questions
What is a rock and roll in skateboarding?
It's a transition trick where you ride up a ramp until the board's middle rests on the coping, pause, then turn 180 degrees and roll back down.
Is a rock and roll hard to learn?
It's considered a foundational lip trick and a gateway to more advanced coping tricks, so most skaters learn it early on transitions.
What's the difference between a rock and roll and a rock to fakie?
A rock and roll includes a 180-degree turn before rolling back in, while a rock to fakie skips the turn and returns fakie in the same direction.
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